In-Home Hospice Vet: Autonomy & Flexible, Meaningful Care

Heartstrings Pet Hospice & In-Home Euthanasia & Aftercare; SeaTac (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Self-managed scheduling

Doctor-led practice

No non-compete

Health, dental & vision benefits

CE allowance

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to support pet families across SeaTac and Washington. Enjoy professional autonomy, meaningful relationships, and the ability to practice end-of-life medicine in home settings.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, palliative services, and the opportunity to guide families through difficult decisions with empathy, all while working with a dedicated doctor-led team.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Active or eligible veterinary license in Washington.
• Ability to travel between scheduled in-home appointments.
• Strong communication and empathy for end-of-life care.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home hospice, palliative care, quality-of-life support, pain and symptom management, and compassionate euthanasia services within your assigned service area.
• Independently travel to scheduled appointments in a mobile veterinary setting outside a traditional hospital.
• Perform exams, clinical assessments, sedation, euthanasia, and other veterinary services in compliance with regulations.
• Educate families on quality-of-life decisions and end-of-life options with empathy.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation for each patient encounter.
• Collaborate professionally with pet families, the Heartstrings team, scheduling, and referring veterinarians.
• Safely handle and assist with movement of companion animals during visits.
• Maintain professionalism, clinical independence, and reliability while working in the field.
• Demonstrate Heartstrings' Compassion. Dignity. Respect. in every interaction.

Skills

End-of-life care

In-home hospice

Palliative care

Euthanasia procedures

Client communication

Mobile veterinary services

Autonomous practice

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Active WA license or eligible

Job description

Heartstrings Pet Hospice is hiring In-Home Hospice and Euthanasia Veterinarians to support pet families across SeaTac and Washington. Enjoy professional autonomy, meaningful relationships, and the ability to practice end-of-life medicine in home settings.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, palliative services, and the opportunity to guide families through difficult decisions with empathy, all while working with a dedicated doctor-led team.